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THULISA BOOI

Johannesburg,South Africa

Summary

Finance Professional with experience in FP&A, zero‑based budgeting, and financial reporting. Skilled in SAP ECC, Anaplan, and JEAN, with a track record of streamlining processes, automating reporting tools, and delivering accurate insights to support strategic decisions. Flexible individual with high interest of learning different functions of the business to understand processes fully.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

FP & A Analyst (Zero-Based Budgeting)

The South African Breweries (ABInBev)
2025.03 - 2026.02
  • Lead final budget uploads in SAP & Anaplan, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Drive monthly reporting, analysis, and risk/opportunity identification to support Finance, Commercial, and Marketing teams.
  • Prepare month-end actuals aligned with Control guidelines.
  • Develop performance decks for ZBB, enabling strategic decision-making.
  • Manage distributor payments and streamline financial processes.

DynamX Trainee: Trade Marketing

The South African Breweries
2024.08 - 2025.02
  • Automated KPI tracker for Brand Development Managers.
  • Supported Stella, Corona & Guinness trade marketing teams.
  • Reported on Opex/Capex spend vs budget for Spiritual Homes projects.
  • Tracked ritual adherence for Corona Lime & Stella Perfect Serve.
  • Assisted teams with ad-hoc admin and ad-hoc journal postings.

DynamX Trainee: FP& – ZBB

The South African Breweries
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2024.02 - 2024.07
  • Prepared and processed journals/payments in JEAN & SAP.
  • Compiled and analyzed bi-weekly/monthly reports (Actuals, Committed, Budget & Performance).
  • Prepared People Packages for depots and breweries.
  • Mapped processes and managed distributor compensation payments.
  • Conducted reconciliations and compiled fleet KPIs.

DynamX Trainee: Fixed Assets

The South African Breweries
2023.07 - 2024.01
  • Processed transactions in SAP ECC for asset creation, maintenance, and disposal.
  • Performed reconciliations and ensured timely capitalization of assets under construction.
  • Prepared asset journals and managed unposted assets.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective/preventive actions to reduce recurring issues.
  • Maintained fixed asset register in line with group accounting policy.

Graduate development programme (Fixed Term Contract)

Eastern Cape Development Corporation
2022.04 - 2023.06

Economic Development Unit:

  • Implemented project concepts and profiled potential entrepreneurs (startups & SMMEs).
  • Conducted site verifications and feasibility studies.
  • Applied project management principles to support development initiatives.

Development Finance Unit:

  • Analyzed financial statements and conducted due diligence.
  • Prepared jobs fund and loan applications.
  • Captured financial data on Promun and SMEasy software.
  • Presented cases to adjudication and approval committees.

Business Support Unit:

  • Drafted business plans for disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
  • Delivered business plan writing training to SMMEs.
  • Consulted clients on business expansion and cashflow improvement.
  • Prepared non-financial support motivations and managed supplier quotations.

Reception/Admin:

  • Handled client servicing via phone and in person.
  • Managed switchboard operations, scheduling, and boardroom bookings.
  • Drafted letters of intent and maintained appointment calendars.
  • Analyzed data to respond to public inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Economics (Financial markets)

University of Fort Hare
2022.01 - 2022.12

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

University of Fort Hare
2019.01 - 2021.12

Matric - Commerce

Nompumelelo High School
2015.01 - 2017.12

Skills

  • Technical: SAP ECC, Anaplan, JEAN, Power BI (Beginner), MS Office Suite
  • Finance: Budgeting, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Reconciliations, Fixed Assets Management
  • Professional: Stakeholder Engagement, Presentation, Communication, Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking
  • Soft Skills: Adaptability, Resilience, Time Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

PROFILE

  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: Single

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FP & A Analyst (Zero-Based Budgeting)

The South African Breweries (ABInBev)
2025.03 - 2026.02

DynamX Trainee: Trade Marketing

The South African Breweries
2024.08 - 2025.02

DynamX Trainee: FP& – ZBB

The South African Breweries
2024.02 - 2024.07

DynamX Trainee: Fixed Assets

The South African Breweries
2023.07 - 2024.01

Graduate development programme (Fixed Term Contract)

Eastern Cape Development Corporation
2022.04 - 2023.06

Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Economics (Financial markets)

University of Fort Hare
2022.01 - 2022.12

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

University of Fort Hare
2019.01 - 2021.12

Matric - Commerce

Nompumelelo High School
2015.01 - 2017.12
THULISA BOOI